Benjamin Bob "Bob" Friend

Benjamin “Bob” Friend, 37, of Belton, MO was tragically taken from this world Tuesday, October 18, 2016. Visitation 12-2 pm, Friday, October 28; Funeral service 2:00 pm at South Haven Baptist Church, 16800 Bel-Ray Blvd., Belton, MO. A private graveside service for the family will be held at the Raymore Cemetery. Following the burial, the gathering location has been changed from the community room at the church to Memorial Station. The family invites everyone to gather at the Memorial Station, 602 Maurer Pkwy in Belton from 4-10 pm to share memories.

Bob is survived by his wife and best friend Mackenzie; 3 children - Olivia (age 11), Jacob (age 8), and Alice (3 months); Parents - Eve Neugebauer and Jack & Claire Friend; sister - Tiffany Spiezio & Mike; Mother-in-Law Lisa Brower; Brother-in-Law Cord Brower and many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Friends. Bob was preceded in death by his Father-in-Law Darrel Brower and Grandparents Bob Neugebauer, Doris DeLand, and Bob & Freda Friend.

As an alternative to flowers, donations may be made to the family through the Benjamin R. Friend Memorial Fund c/o CrossFirst Bank, 4707 W. 135th Street Leawood, KS 66224, or the Benjamin (Bob) Friend, Family Fund, Gofund me page or contributions may be made in his name to the Beckwith-Wiedemann Children’s Foundation at beckwithwiedemann.org Condolences may be left at www.dignitymemorialbelton.com Arr. by McGilley & George Funeral Home 611 Chestnut Belton, MO 816-322-2995